How to Grow Pears

Plant pear trees in early spring. Order bare root plants in mid-winter so that they arrive in time. You'll need full sun for best fruit set and fertile, well-drained soil as well as good air circulation.

How long does it take for a pear tree to bear fruit?
How long does it take to grow pears?
Where do pears grow best?
Do I need 2 pear trees to produce fruit?
Can you plant just one pear tree?
How fast do flowering pear trees grow?
What is the best fertilizer for pear trees?
Do pear trees produce every year?
What month are pears ready to pick?
How can I make my pear tree grow faster?
Are there self pollinating pear trees?

How long does it take for a pear tree to bear fruit?

Pears can take from 3 to 10 years to begin flowering and bear fruit. Some pear varieties are precocious, producing fruit a year or so earlier, and reaching full production a year or so earlier. Among them are Anjou, Harrow Sweet or Moonglow.

How long does it take to grow pears?

While growing pears isn't difficult, most trees need three years or more to start producing fruit and can take five to seven years to bear a full crop. Once they get going, pear trees can live for 75 years or more and produce heavily.

Where do pears grow best?

There are six main states in the U.S. that produce pears: California, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Of these states, California, Oregon and Washington make up the majority of production.

Do I need 2 pear trees to produce fruit?

Plan to plant at least two varieties of pear trees, as they will need to be cross-pollinated to produce fruit.

Can you plant just one pear tree?

All fruit trees require proper pollination in order to produce fruit. Most pear trees are completely or partially self-pollinated, so it is necessary to plant more than one variety if you wish to have fruit.

How fast do flowering pear trees grow?

Flowering pear trees grow surprisingly quick, up to 24 inches per year, meaning that a seed can turn into a fruit-bearing tree quite quickly. That is one of the reasons experts recommend against planting any type of flowering pear tree.

What is the best fertilizer for pear trees?

How to Feed a Pear Tree. The easiest method to use when fertilizing a pear tree is to use a balanced 13-13-13 fertilizer. Spread ½ cup of fertilizer in a circle that is 6 inches from the trunk and ends two feet from the tree. You want to keep the fertilizer away from the trunk to prevent burn.

Do pear trees produce every year?

No, pear trees do not produce fruit every year. Young pear trees take several years to mature enough to produce fruit. Many pear trees will start producing a small amount of fruit in their third year. Full fruit production may not occur until 4 to 6 years into the tree's life.

What month are pears ready to pick?

Pears should be harvested when fully formed, but not ripe. Most years that time is early August for Bartletts, but this year everything seems to be early, so it's important to watch your pears for when they are mature.

How can I make my pear tree grow faster?

While growing pear trees from seed is possible, you'll get faster crop results by buying a young tree. When planting pears, a smaller well formed tree will give you better results that a tall spindly one.

Are there self pollinating pear trees?

Most fruiting pear trees require the presence of another different variety of pear for cross-pollination in order to set fruit; however, these pear trees are self-pollinating — meaning they can grow and develop fruit without another compatible pear tree blooming nearby.